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The Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC) was formed in 1987 as the principal focal point for public information and research on the chemical styrene. Styrene is an essential component in the manufacturing of thousands of everyday products, which provides strength, flexibility, and light weight. ... Download a PDF:
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Styrene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Styrene , also known as vinyl benzene as well as many other names (see table), is an organic compound with the chemical formula C 6 H 5 CH=CH 2 . This aromatic hydrocarbon is a colorless oily l...
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Exposure to styrene is most likely to occur from breathing indoor air that is contaminated with styrene vapors from building materials, tobacco smoke, and consumer products. People who work where styrene is used or manufactured are likely to be exposed by breathing workplace air. ... What is styrene?
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Styrene is primarily a synthetic chemical that is used extensively in the manufacture of plastics, rubber, and resins. About 90,000 workers, including those who make boats, tubs, and showers, are potentially exposed to styrene.
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www.osha.gov/SLTC/styrene/index.html
www.osha.gov/SLTC/styrene/index.html
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Styrene is a basic building block for the manufacture of a broad range of materials used in thousands of products throughout the world. Products made from styrene offer convenience, safety, value and high quality in your daily life.
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www.styreneforum.org/
www.styreneforum.org/
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Styrene Forum ... What is styrene? ... Do I come into contact with styrene?
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www.styreneforum.org/faq_index.html
www.styreneforum.org/faq_index.html
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Styrene is primarily used in the production of polystyrene plastics and resins. Acute (short-term) exposure to styrene in humans results in mucous membrane and eye irritation, and gastrointestinal effects.
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www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/styrene.html
www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/styrene.html
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